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Refund Policy

No Refunds

Event description

Description

Two-day Coach Training

September 18-19, 2018

The Practice-Based Coaching Training Institute (PBCTI) is an intensive 2-day event intended for coaches implementing the Practice Based Coaching model. During the PBCTI, coaches will learn how to use Practice-Based Coaching to support staff’s use of high-quality teaching and home-visiting practices.

Objectives for the PBCTI:

Work with staff to create shared goals and develop action plans for achieving those goals

Conduct focused observations based on action plan

Use reflection and feedback to support staff's implementation to the identified goals

Meet the Head Start Program Performance Standard for implementing a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy by a trained coach

The training content has been expanded to include coaching in center-based, home-based and family child care program options. Discussion will include coaching to fidelity with a emphasis on using research-based teaching practices.

Presenters

Ann Steffen has held a variety of positions in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. These include experiences from classroom work with toddlers, to early childhood administration, home visiting as a Birth to Three Service Coordinator and coordination of education services in Head Start. Ann holds a masters degree in Early Childhood: Exceptional Education Needs and is currently employed with STG International as an Early Childhood Education Specialist providing Training and Technical Assistance to Head Start Grantees in Wisconsin.

Brenda Hall has over 35 years of experiences in the field of Early Childhood Education inclusive of Home Childcare, Home Visitor, Pre School Teacher, Mentor Teacher, Education Manager, and Director. She currently works as an Early Childhood Specialist providing training and technical assistance to Head Start programs. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a Master Degree in Education from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.

Who Should Attend?

The PBCTI is designed for staff who provide direct coaching to Head Start staff. These coaches may be supporting classroom teachers, home visitors, family child care providers, or others who work directly with children or families. Previously attendance in Practice-Based Coaching: Learning Academy is strongly encouraged.

Deadline to Register: Monday, September 3, 2018

Room Block

A room block will be available at The Cambria Hotel. Please call (608) 241-7070 to make reservations. The group is under "Wisconsin Head Start Assocation" and the group code is "MN60R4". The room block deadline is September 4, 2018.